Question 1

What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​"Simply put your child in contact with individuals from other groups and let things occur on their own" 
B) "Have your child role-play being members of another group" ​ 
C) "Work on strengthening your child's feelings toward his or her own group" ​ 
D) "Let things alone, as attempts to reduce prejudice almost always result in increased prejudice" ​

Question 2

When Ki-Jana asks his parents if he can buy a car, his parents say no, but sit down and explain to him the reasoning behind their decision. His parents express affection toward him and tell him that they may consider the matter at some later time. Which parenting style best describes Ki-Jana's parents? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Authoritarian 
B) Permissive 
C) Uninvolved 
D) Authoritative

Question 3

When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.

Accepted Answer

A) sexually abusing 
B) neglecting 
C) psychologically abusing 
D) physically abusing

Question 4

According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family? ​

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 5

Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) physical abuse. 
B) psychological abuse. 
C) neglect 
D) hostile aggression.

Question 6

A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological...

Question 7

In which culture would shyness be a predictor of peer popularity?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Israel 
B) ​Canada 
C) ​China 
D) ​Shyness is not valued in any culture

Question 8

In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They have different temperaments. 
B) They have more maladjusted mother-infant attachments. 
C) They are more likely to have problems adjusting to school. 
D) They are delayed in terms of cognitive development.

Question 9

Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

Accepted Answer

A) Reinforce the idea that in life you cannot control what happens to you. 
B) Make sure that only one parent is actively involved with the child's life. 
C) Ask the child to help mediate disputes between you and your ex-spouse. 
D) Don't view the love of your child as a competition between you and your ex-spouse.

Question 10

The two main dimensions of parental behavior are

Accepted Answer

A) dominance and counterimitation. 
B) counterimitation and warmth. 
C) warmth and control. 
D) control and dominance.

Question 11

Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience? ​

Accepted Answer

A) "I am a good person." 
B) "Parents should be able to discipline their children any way they see fit." 
C) "Even though I have never been in this situation before, I can handle it." 
D) "It is hard for me to take the point of view of someone who thinks differently than I do."

Question 12

When aggression is unprovoked and appears to be solely done for the purpose of humiliation, harassment, or intimidation, it is best classified as _______________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When aggression is unprovoked and appears to...

Question 13

Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would ​

Accepted Answer

A) earn high grades in school. 
B) have limited self-control. 
C) be self-reliant. 
D) have control over his behavior.

Question 14

How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone? ​

Accepted Answer

A) none 
B) one 
C) two 
D) three

Question 15

Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Orlaith watched more Sesame Street than Mary. 
B) Mary watched more television than Orlaith. 
C) Orlaith watched more violent programs than Mary. 
D) Mary watched more Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood than Orlaith.

Question 16

First-born children score higher on intelligence tests than later-born children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Prejudice is best described as

Accepted Answer

A) ​a limitation placed on a person because he or she belongs to some group. 
B) hating yourself because of who you are. ​ 
C) a negative view of others based on their group membership. ​ 
D) the ability to put yourself into the "shoes" of another person. ​

Question 18

Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake  ​ is probably best described as a(n)____ child.

Accepted Answer

A) average 
B) controversial 
C) neglected 
D) rejected

Question 19

Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of ​

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcement. 
B) punishment. 
C) counterimitation. 
D) inhibition.

Question 20

Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as ​

Accepted Answer

A) time-out. 
B) direct instruction. 
C) counterimitation. 
D) a negative reinforcement trap.

Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child?

When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.

According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family?

Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from

A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

In which culture would shyness be a predictor of peer popularity?

In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents?

Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

The two main dimensions of parental behavior are

Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience?

When aggression is unprovoked and appears to be solely done for the purpose of humiliation, harassment, or intimidation, it is best classified as _______________ aggression.

Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would

How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone?

Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely?

First-born children score higher on intelligence tests than later-born children.

Prejudice is best described as

Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake is probably best described as a(n) ____ child.

Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of

Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as

Exam 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child? ​

When George gets angry with his children, he cannot control his emotions and he often strikes them, causing bruises and even broken bones. George is guilty of ____ his children.

According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family? ​

Five-year-old Badia's parents are not taking care of his medical needs. Badia is suffering from

A(n)_______________ family minimally consists of a biological parent, a child, and a step-parent.

In which culture would shyness be a predictor of peer popularity?

In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents? ​

Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

The two main dimensions of parental behavior are

Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience? ​

When aggression is unprovoked and appears to be solely done for the purpose of humiliation, harassment, or intimidation, it is best classified as _______________ aggression.

Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would ​

How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone? ​

Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely? ​

First-born children score higher on intelligence tests than later-born children.

Prejudice is best described as

Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake ​ is probably best described as a(n) ____ child.

Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of ​

Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as ​

What advice should you give to a parent who is trying to discourage prejudice in his or her child?

According to the systems view of families, how many of these factors influence a child's development: neighborhood, school, religious organizations, and extended family?

In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents?

Which statement best exemplifies ego resilience?

Because they have a permissive parenting style, you would predict that Alan and Sue's son would

How many of these children would be at risk for child abuse: a step-child, a sick child, and a child with a parent deployed in a combat zone?

Mary and Orlaith are high school students. Orlaith gets mostly "A" grades, and Mary gets mostly "B"s. Which of these aspects of their pasts is most likely?

Blake is somewhat liked by some of his classmates and somewhat disliked by others. Blake is probably best described as a(n) ____ child.

Whenever Roger says "please," his father gives Roger what he asks for. This in turn increases Roger's use of the word "please." Giving in to Roger's requests appears to be a form of

Fugi watches her older sister getting yelled at after she throws an apple across the kitchen. Fugi is now less likely to throw an apple across the kitchen herself. This kind of learning through observation would be best described as